March 4, 2023 China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost production China should also promote research and development for the clean and efficient use of coal, Premier Li Keqiang said.
March 3, 2023 New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.
March 3, 2023 Iron ore price rises on demand optimism Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices.
March 3, 2023 Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.
March 2, 2023 Central banks extend gold buying streak in January — report Central bank gold demand in 2023 picked up from where it left off in 2022.
March 2, 2023 CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.
March 2, 2023 Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.
March 2, 2023 Tesla comments spur plunge in China rare earth miner shares Citing health and environmental risks, Tesla said its next drive unit will use a permanent magnet motor that doesn’t use rare earths.
March 1, 2023 Iron ore price jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 52.6 last month, the highest reading since April 2012.
March 1, 2023 Copper price rises as China’s economy shows strong recovery China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm